Schiller Hound (Schillerstövare)
Schiller Hound (Schillerstövare)
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group: hound
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height: m 20.5-24" / 53-61 cm
f 19-22.5" / 49-57 cm
weight: 40-53 lbs/
18-24 kg |
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colors: |
rich golden tan with a well defined jet black mantel. small white markings on toes chest permissible |
physical traits: |
medium-sized, sinewy, powerful, sturdy, robust, swift, fleet-footed, lean, noble. strong but of somewhat elegantly built. angulated and well made for maximum strength to pursue prey during a long hunting season in hard winter climate |
hair type: |
smooth, glossy, short, soft and close lying, becomes harsh in winter to well withstand cold |
personality/
temperament: |
vivacious, active, steady, obedient, intellligent, good-natured, clean, faithful, even-tempered, calm, easy to train. some can be aloof, aggressive, overly shy. |
maintenance/
special needs: |
not recommended as a housepet, plenty of exercise |
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origination: |
Sweden from Continental hounds, of the East European type, that came to Sweden with returning soldiers during the 17th and 18th century. local Swedish hounds crossed with Austria, Germany and Switzerland dogs |
bred for: |
hunting in snow, hunting hare and fox |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
tracking and holding hare and fox hunting at bay. barks while hunting. companion, family, works independently not in packs |
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of interest: |
evolved in the western parts of Sweden and developed during the turn of the 19th century by a young farmer, Per Schiller, (1858-92) from local, Austrian, Swiss, German hounds and Harriers well known for their ability to go after fox. has powerful voice. one of the most popular hunting dogs in Sweden |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci-(scenthound dog breed group), Swedish Kennel Club (scenthound dog breed group) |
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